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Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Weekly Competition #65 Desktop Backdrop at 06/10/2008 - 11:37
Thanks John, appreciated
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Mirror lenses ? at 06/10/2008 - 00:09
Does anyone use a mirror lens?
How does a mirror lens compare to other lenses?
I've seen a cheap 500mm mirror lens and just wondered how they perform (quality etc..) against normal prime lenses and is it worth buying?
Thanks
How does a mirror lens compare to other lenses?
I've seen a cheap 500mm mirror lens and just wondered how they perform (quality etc..) against normal prime lenses and is it worth buying?
Thanks
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Mirror lenses ? at 05/10/2008 - 23:42
I am inclined to agree with Darkmunk.
To me many of your images look un-natural, more postcardy in quality as opposed to an actual photograph.
Sorry to sound so negative.
To me many of your images look un-natural, more postcardy in quality as opposed to an actual photograph.
Sorry to sound so negative.
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on A bit of North Wales heritage at 04/10/2008 - 15:59
royd63uk wrote:
You really captured the movement here,seems a bit dark to me though.
That's exactly how the British summers has been this year, dark skies and turbulent seas.You really captured the movement here,seems a bit dark to me though.
Nice image Hyram.
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Sea at 02/09/2008 - 23:27
Malo1961 wrote:
Not so long ago I had a remark: "if you don't want to judge, don't enter the competition. It was suggested as a unwritten rule, in the same spirit as the other unwritten rules.
What gives anyone the right to say who can enter a photo competition?Not so long ago I had a remark: "if you don't want to judge, don't enter the competition. It was suggested as a unwritten rule, in the same spirit as the other unwritten rules.
Is a competition only for competent amateur photographers who have been around for a while? That would be grossly unfair and discriminative.
Malo1961 wrote:
How do we educate the judges? If there are no rules to go by? The way things are going now (Newbies who only enter the competition,without being active on the forum and only pronounce the winner without any form of C & C) I see this competition dying a soft death. Is that what we want? For me it is clear, and I have decided to follow the same path as Lilly did. From now on I won't enter the competition until we have the guarantee that at least every entrie gets a few words in the form of some C & C from the judge.
Why can't everyone add their C+C ?How do we educate the judges? If there are no rules to go by? The way things are going now (Newbies who only enter the competition,without being active on the forum and only pronounce the winner without any form of C & C) I see this competition dying a soft death. Is that what we want? For me it is clear, and I have decided to follow the same path as Lilly did. From now on I won't enter the competition until we have the guarantee that at least every entrie gets a few words in the form of some C & C from the judge.
Why does the winner of the competion have to be the judge too?
Why can't the winner just chose the subject of the next competition and leave the judging to others: For example by creating a poll where all members can vote. (What I feel is the best photograph may not be what everyone would consider to be a winner, a poll will give each member one vote. most votes = winner).
Just my though without discriminating against newbies to photography (like myself)
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Weekly Competition # 60 at 01/09/2008 - 17:26
Clarky wrote:
Mike is after a Hood Steve not a cap. I think it is passed your bedtime
I forgot to take my pills, sorry. LOLMike is after a Hood Steve not a cap. I think it is passed your bedtime
I onlu found one 67mm lens hood
link
Hope it helps
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Hood for 16-45mm at 31/08/2008 - 23:15
George Lazarette wrote:
Why can't this forum be sponsored by Pentax?Keen2Learn wrote:
I still do not like this new forum.
I do visit other forums (non photographic) and I am impressed with some of those.
Here's a few of my moans:-
1. The ads on the right are a big put off and take up too much space.
The price of a free forum. I think they are MUCH better than ads appearing between messages.I still do not like this new forum.
I do visit other forums (non photographic) and I am impressed with some of those.
Here's a few of my moans:-
1. The ads on the right are a big put off and take up too much space.
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Still not happy with this NEW LOOK forum at 31/08/2008 - 18:45
I still do not like this new forum.
I do visit other forums (non photographic) and I am impressed with some of those.
Here's a few of my moans:-
1. The ads on the right are a big put off and take up too much space.
2. Why can't I change the font colour or size?
3. Why can't I see who's on-line or how many are on-line?
4. Why is there "Recent Forum Comments" and also "New Posts" ? Are they not the same? The answer is no but why are they different?
5. Why does it say "Editted" on my posts when I only corrected my spelling mistakes (give us at least 2 minutes after the post/comment)
I'm sure there are other moans and groans but it's 1.51am and way past my bedtime.
I do visit other forums (non photographic) and I am impressed with some of those.
Here's a few of my moans:-
1. The ads on the right are a big put off and take up too much space.
2. Why can't I change the font colour or size?
3. Why can't I see who's on-line or how many are on-line?
4. Why is there "Recent Forum Comments" and also "New Posts" ? Are they not the same? The answer is no but why are they different?
5. Why does it say "Editted" on my posts when I only corrected my spelling mistakes (give us at least 2 minutes after the post/comment)
I'm sure there are other moans and groans but it's 1.51am and way past my bedtime.
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Still not happy with this NEW LOOK forum at 31/08/2008 - 01:48
I personally feel that BLACK on black body is better.
I also feel, from a safety point of view, that it is safer because black does not stand out or reflect light as chrome does. (Beware the muggers)!)Just a thought ....
ps I'm impressed with those MZ-S and MX images.
I also feel, from a safety point of view, that it is safer because black does not stand out or reflect light as chrome does. (Beware the muggers)!)Just a thought ....
ps I'm impressed with those MZ-S and MX images.
Comment by Keen2Learn posted on Pentax FA (limited) FA lenses - chrome or black? at 31/08/2008 - 01:34
Thanks Glyn for all the comments, and yes I am a Doctor Who fan.
I have several desktops which I use and threw this one in as I thought it would be different.
Great judging and deserved winner.